John Chippa

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Fire destroys farm house near Blyth

Firefighters responded to the blaze on Burns Line around 12:15 a.m. Thursday.

Local hospitals receive millions in HIRF grants from the province

These grants are used for improvements to such things as heating and cooling, air flow, fire alarm systems, and back-up generators for the hospitals.

Bluewater District School Board director of education to retire

Alana Murray has announced that she will be retiring at the end of August, 2020.

Committee of the Whole tentatively approves Port Elgin Waterfront lease

The land lease is for The Cedar Crescent Village, proposed for the Port Elgin waterfront.

Fatal crash in Arran Township Saturday

One person was killed in the single-vehicle crash along Concession 10 East in Arran Township Saturday.

SIU terminates Hanover investigation

A 65-year-old man complained of pain in his right hand after being jailed at the Hanover Police Service station as part of an assault investigation.

Tiverton Reunion Committee donates to Project Lifesaver

Project Lifesaver allows emergency responders to quickly locate and reunite missing family members.

Employee charged after threat to Fergus business

On November 19th, the OPP responded to a bomb threat against a business on St. David Street North in Fergus.

UPDATE: Road re-opens, one person airlifted after collision between Molesworth and Listowel

First responders were dispatched to the collision on Perth Line 86 between Molesworth and Listowel shortly after 8:00 a.m. Wednesday.

Pickup Truck, side-by-side and trailer stolen from Auburn

An unlocked pickup truck with the ignition key inside the vehicle was entered on Sandhill Road, and driven away with a homemade trailer and side-by-side utility vehicle connected.